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Saturday, September 28, 2013

Shake It Up: New Moon In Libra 2013

Photo by Chad Woodward, Palm Desert, Ca, 2011.

New Moon @ 11 Libra 56'

October 4, 2013

5:34 PM Pacific

2:34 PM Eastern

This month’s New Moon occurs in Libra, the sign of balance
and equilibrium. Libra contains the potential for equanimity—composure and
poise amidst the chaos of the universe. It is a unifying sign. Venus, the ruler
of Libra, governs our relationship needs and desires as well as our need for
peace, healing and rejuvenation. The antithesis of Aries, the cosmic big bang,
Libra brings a unifying sense of order, meaning and clarity to disparate
elements.

It truly is a work of art to find cohesion within the
complexity of individual identities (egos). Such an art can only be mastered
through patience and inner peace. So what happens when a Libra New Moon occurs
within the current battle field rendered by the Uranus and Pluto square? I
would say a critical test and challenge to see whether we have truly mastered
this Libran art form.

October’s New Moon sits in a rather precarious t-square with
Uranus and Pluto, the current sign of the times. The Uranus and Pluto waxing
square is a critical stage of the new Uranus/Pluto cycle which began in the
late 1960’s. I’m sure you’ve heard of it. Its cycle appears to bring about a
radical reformation of society and culture worldwide. Often its expression is
violent and chaotic as it stirs up considerable social unrest and upheaval.

Due to the New Moon’s placement in Libra, it sits in direct opposition
to Uranus and square to Pluto. Uranus resonates with the Promethean archetype,
giving it a trickster like quality, defiant toward the Gods. Pluto embodies
primordial wisdom and power, but also governs a process of entropy, of
breakdown and decay. When these two get together, especially in conflict,
ubiquitous change is demanded by the cosmos.

So, needless to say, this lunation brings an overwhelming impetus
for change, an urge to break free, and a desire to move beyond stagnating
environments. There is a catalyzing thrust alongside this New Moon which can be
harnessed and directed in our personal lives. We can each ride this wave to
free ourselves of oppressive circumstances. But, the challenge arises due to
the fact that we must take in to consideration those we are in relationship
to. We are guided to see the powerful change created when we band together in
cooperation.

Venus, the ruler of the New Moon, is separating from a
square aspect with Mars. Venus in Scorpio seeks to find peace and acceptance
with uncomfortable realities. Mars in Leo wants to take charge, dominate, and
lead the way. Venus is more inclined toward other viewpoints and perspectives, merging
on a deeper level. Mars in Leo seeks to defend its territory and express its
individual needs and desires directly. This reveals another undercurrent of
friction contained in this New Moon—between assertion and receptivity.

We are guided to see that in order for us to truly break
free, to change something; we need help to do it. On the flip side, if we’ve
been too dependent in certain relationships, we may feel an urge to gain more
independence, but to do so in a way that doesn’t necessarily burn bridges or
sever connections in the process. It’s a tricky balancing act indeed. Pluto
demands that transformation and evolutionary growth be our top priorities.

Libra also teaches about reciprocity, the sacred art of
giving and receiving. The square between Venus and Mars ignites the potential
for a breakthrough in our ability to share ourselves with others. Whichever end
of the spectrum you fall (giving too much or not enough), there is a tipping of
the scales taking place this lunar cycle, which invites us to see our
relationships from a renewed perspective, and to bring more balance and
equanimity into the picture.

This might also require deep and meaningful communication.
Mercury’s approach to a conjunction with the North Node and Saturn opens the
way for authentic conversations—where speaking the truth is about being
vulnerable and learning to trust. It’s also about taking responsibility for our
feelings by letting those we are most intimate with share in our own personal
process. A sextile to Pluto means that through honesty and clarity we can break
up outmoded routines and structures within our relations, if only momentarily.

The dark side of the New Moon creates an inflexible mental
rigidity which socially isolates us and leads to depression, hopelessness and
futility. An inability to see other viewpoints or perspectives limits our
choices and decisions. Confronted with potentially difficult or harsh truths or
realities could leave a lasting imprint, paralyzing us in fear or paranoia. On
the other end, there’s the risk of losing our own vision or purpose by a more
powerful collective goal—getting swept away.

The higher road leads us to move beyond personal needs and
desires and to find that happy balance between giving and receiving love,
without losing our own sense of self. Perhaps we glimpse a collective vision or
ideal which creates a new perspective or solidifies a collective mission. We
are entering a portal that invites us to channel our own personal power into
the larger purpose or collective goal, but to do so without losing sight of our
own goals.

There is much tension building up here, and there is much
need for release. Whatever you’ve been holding back, suppressing or putting
aside needs to be dealt with in some way. That might not require some drastic
action or maneuver, but simply acknowledgment, awareness and honest
communication. This New Moon culminates into an Aries Lunar Eclipse on October 18.
As we approach this lucid and revealing time, look around and strengthen the
support system around you.

That might mean rekindling connections or sharing your time
or energy with people you’ve been neglecting. Whatever you do, intentionally
shake something up in your relationships. Bring new life and fresh air where
it’s most needed. The more we try to just keep the peace, the more likely
something will force us out of our relational rut. There is far more happening than your own self-interest and concerns; and Libra’s perspective helps us to briefly put
ourselves in someone else’s position, which can drastically alter our own.

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Chad Woodward is a writer, astrologer, and bodyworker/holistic healer currently living in southern California. He has been writing astrological articles on his blog, Kosmic Mind, since 2009. Chad has also written for Planet Waves.net and Astrology.Answers.com. He is a Steven Forrest trained astrologer working within the paradigm of evolutionary astrology.